Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) review
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- 16.1 inches
- MacBook
The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the most expensive Apple laptop you can buy. It’s equipped with Apple’s high-spec M1 Pro or Max processor, 16GB of Ram and 512GB of storage, along with a 16-inch liquid retina XDR display. Is the price justified by excellent results in our lab tests? Read the full laptop review to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How fast is it and what’s it like to use?
- What are the keyboard and touchpad like?
- How good is the screen and webcam?
- How are the speakers and audio quality?
- How long does the battery last?
- Is Apple a good brand?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
January 2022
Released
October 2021
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